Law Summary

Purpose of the Memorandum Order

The Memorandum Order No. 277 aims to further reconstitute the Selection and Promotions Board responsible for evaluating candidates for First and Second Level career positions within the Office of the President Proper.

Composition of the Selection Board

The Selection Board is reconstituted with specific roles and responsibilities to ensure the effective selection of candidates.

• Chairman:

  • An Undersecretary or Assistant Secretary from the Office of the Executive Secretary.

• Vice-Chairman:

  • The Director of the Human Resource Management Office.

• Members:

  • The Head of Office/Unit where the vacancy exists.
  • A Lawyer Representative from the Legal Office.
  • Two Representatives from the Rank and File:
    • One for the 1st Level position.
    • One for the 2nd Level position.

Secretarial Support

The Human Resource Management Office is designated to provide secretarial support to the Selection Board.

Authority

The memorandum is issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.

• Signature:

  • (Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary.

• Date:

  • Manila, January 15, 2008.

Key Takeaways

• The Selection Board has been reconstituted to include specified roles to enhance the recruitment process for First and Second Level positions.
• The Human Resource Management Office is tasked with secretarial support for the Selection Board.
• The memorandum is executed under the authority of the Executive Secretary, reflecting the executive's commitment to effective personnel selection.